Post-doctoral researcher in aerosols, clouds and their interactions with focus on km-scale modelling

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford's Department of Physics, AOPP, Oxford invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher focusing on aerosols, clouds and their interactions with km-scale modelling. This role is aligned with the Horizon Europe RealESM project and involves collaboration with partners across Europe.

The successful candidate will develop innovative modelling methods, contribute to high-impact publications and may co-advise doctoral students. Teaching opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion in atmospheric physics or related field.
• Strong computing skills including UNIX/Linux, Fortran, Python or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop km-scale modelling of aerosols, clouds and their interactions.
• Collaborate with national and international partners and possibly co-advise doctoral students.
• Present results at national and international meetings and publish in high-impact journals; may teach.

Skills

Atmospheric physics

Computing skills

Education

PhD/DPhil in atmospheric physics or related field

Tools

UNIX/Linux

Fortran

Python

Job description

Department of Physics, AOPP, Oxford

Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral researcher in aerosols, clouds and their interactions with focus on km-scale modelling.

This position, aligned with the EU Horizon Europe project Next-Generation Earth System Modelling for Realistic Projections of Rapid Climate Evolution in the Coming Decades (RealESM) with partners across Europe, will advance the representation of aerosols, clouds and their interaction in next-generation global km-scale Earth System Models (ESMs) and apply them to assess of aerosol effects on effective radiative forcing, precipitation and extreme events, with a particular focus on convective systems.

Successful applicants will work closely with our national and international collaborators and are expected to develop innovative research approaches. The role also includes the possibility to co-advise doctoral students. Results should be presented at national and international meetings as well as published in leading subject and high-impact publications. The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.

Applicants should hold a PhD/DPhil (or be close to completion) in atmospheric physics, or related fields. Strong background and track record in atmospheric physics is essential as well as strong computing skills, including the knowledge of UNIX/Linux, Fortran, Python, or other high-level languages.

The post is full time and fixed term for 30 months.

noon GMT on Monday, 16 November 2026

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement and details of two referees, as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Referees are also required to submit their references to Heather Waller: [e-mail] by the closing date.

£39,424 to £47,779 per annum: Grade 7RS